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Hanumankind joins CJP protest, slams police action: ‘No justification for this’ | Entertainment News

Hanumankind joins CJP protest, slams police action: ‘No justification for this’ | Entertainment News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 21, 2026 06:06 PM IST Rapper Hanumankind, whose tracks “Dhurandhar”, “Big Dawgs” and “Run It Up” have earned him global recognition, joined students and activists at the Chalo Sansad protest in New Delhi on Monday. Videos circulating on social media showed the rapper marching alongside protesters in an Indian cricket jersey, while his Instagram posts later criticised the police action against demonstrators. Hanumankind shares videos from the protest Taking to Instagram Stories, Hanumankind shared a video from the protest moments before police intervened. The clip showed demonstrators carrying Indian flags and raising slogans. “Right before the cops starting firing tear gas and beating people with sticks,” he wrote alongside the video. He later reposted another video showing protesters amid tear gas and a lathi-charge, expressing his disapproval of the police response. “There’s no justification for this kind of force being used against the people that showed up today. Believing we deserve better is not a crime,” the rapper wrote. (Photo: Hanumankind) He also reshared a note that read, “I witnessed two …

Vir Das questions Indian artistes’ ‘hypocrisy’ in not supporting students ‘and then trying to sell them tickets later’

Vir Das questions Indian artistes’ ‘hypocrisy’ in not supporting students ‘and then trying to sell them tickets later’

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Comedian and actor Vir Das has joined a growing number of Indian celebrities throwing their weight behind the ongoing student protests in Delhi. A large number of Indian youths are protesting against the alleged irregularities in the Indian education system, including paper leaks, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. On Tuesday, Vir Das took to X to question Indian artistes’ silence on the matter. Vir Das shared his two cents on the CJP protests. Vir Das questions artistes’ silence on student protests On Tuesday morning, Vir took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “If you’re an Indian live artist. I hope you understand the sheer hypocrisy of not speaking up for young people, and then trying to sell them tickets later. The sheer luxury of being a silent viewer to what an Indian crowd cares about, and then expecting an Indian crowd to be loud and vocal and care about you. Apna apna dekh lo, lekin mere liye pahunch jaana. Doesn’t work. The concert economy in India is built on young people gathering …

Anurag Kashyap questions police action against CJP protesters; Vir Das slams ‘silent artistes’ | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap questions police action against CJP protesters; Vir Das slams ‘silent artistes’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 21, 2026 09:26 AM IST On Monday, July 20, thousands of students in New Delhi marched towards Parliament as part of the ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG question paper leak earlier this year. The protest turned violent, with visuals showing the Delhi Police using lathis and tear gas to disperse demonstrators. The footage has sparked widespread criticism online, with many alleging excessive use of force by the police. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is among the latest public figures to condemn the action. Taking to Instagram, Kashyap wrote, “Wardi pehenne ke liye aatma ka, aatmiyta ka, sabka sauda karna padta hai. Maloom nahi tha. Kya ek police wala hai is desh mein jo khada ho ke bol sake main iss Aadesh ka palan nahin karoonga kyonki ye galat hai (I didn’t know you have to sell your soul and conscience to wear a police uniform. Is there one police personnel in this country who can stand …

These Indian actors almost landed Riz Ahmed’s role in Tom Cruise’s Digger

These Indian actors almost landed Riz Ahmed’s role in Tom Cruise’s Digger

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The trailer for Alejandro G Iñárritu’s Tom Cruise-starrer Digger was released recently. Even as Tom stole the show in it while looking unrecognisable, one couldn’t help but notice Riz Ahmed keeping up with him. Turns out, while the British actor eventually landed the role, there were Indian actors who almost got the part. Tom Cruise and Riz Ahmed in a still from Alejandro G Iñárritu’s Diggers. Indian actors who almost landed the Digger role After the trailer of Digger dropped, Bollywood actor-comedian Vir Das, in a now-deleted X (formerly Twitter) post, revealed that he had auditioned for the film. He wrote, “Gave two auditions for this. They went with Riz Ahmed. Was severely crestfallen, but that’s life. This script is insanity, in such a good way.” Even though the actor deleted his post, screenshots of it made the rounds on social media, including Reddit. Even as many argued whether Vir or Riz would be more apt for the role, some remembered that Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil had also once spoken about dropping out of Alejandro’s …

Kangana Ranaut reacts to claims she injured Vir Das during kissing scene: ‘Random’ | Bollywood News

Kangana Ranaut reacts to claims she injured Vir Das during kissing scene: ‘Random’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readHyderabadJun 29, 2026 09:41 AM IST Actor-comedian Vir Das has put out a firm, public denial on Saturday, after a years-old rumour about his time filming Revolver Rani with Kangana Ranaut made an unexpected comeback online this week. It was sparked by a podcast appearance from a journalist who claimed the comedian was hurt during one of their kissing scenes. “Right. Just so we are clear. This story is pure fiction. Kangana was a complete professional and I still maintain, a truly gifted artist. This is unfair slander to her. She went on to call me a terrorist a few years later for my comedy, but on set, no problems at all,” Das wrote on X. Right. Just so we are clear. This story is pure fiction. Kangana was a complete professional and I still maintain, a truly gifted artist. This is unfair slander to her. She went on to call me a terrorist a few years later for my comedy 😊 but on set…no problems at all. https://t.co/o0AjB04WnT — Vir Das (@thevirdas) …

Vir Das shuts down claim that Kangana Ranaut injured him during kissing scene in Revolver Rani: ‘Pure fiction’

Vir Das shuts down claim that Kangana Ranaut injured him during kissing scene in Revolver Rani: ‘Pure fiction’

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A viral social media claim recently brought actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut and comedian Vir Das‘ 2014 film Revolver Rani back into the spotlight. The claim, amplified by a journalist, stated that a kissing scene with Kangana had left Vir injured. However, the comedian has now firmly shut down the speculation, dismissing the story as “pure fiction.” In Revolver Rani, Kangana Ranaut plays the titular Revolver Rani, while Vir Das essays the role of Rohan Mehra. Vir Das clarifies On Sunday, Vir took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to respond to the buzz. The comedian vouched for Kangana’s professionalism on the sets of Revolver Rani, describing her as “a complete professional,” while dismissing the claims as baseless and unfair. Dismissing the claims, Vir wrote, “Right. Just so we are clear. This story is pure fiction. Kangana was a complete professional and I still maintain, a truly gifted artist. This is unfair slander to her. She went on to call me a terrorist a few years later for my comedy but on set…no problems at all.” The …

Vir Das slams delivery app for sending a fake watch worth ₹50,000, calls it ‘full scam’. Watch

Vir Das slams delivery app for sending a fake watch worth ₹50,000, calls it ‘full scam’. Watch

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Comedian, actor and filmmaker Vir Das recently took to social media to share a troubling experience he allegedly faced with grocery and quick-commerce platform Zepto. The comedian claimed that despite paying nearly ₹50,000 for an Apple Watch, he was initially delivered what appeared to be a counterfeit product. His post quickly gained attention online, prompting a response from the company. Vir Das slams delivery app for sending him fake watch. Vir Das slams delievery app for sending fake watch On Monday, Vir shared a video on X showing the watch he had received. According to him, the product delivered looked nothing like an authentic Apple Watch and instead appeared to be a low-cost imitation manufactured in China. Questioning the platform over the delivery, he wrote, “Okay. Am I wrong, do all Apple Watches look like this or is @ZeptoNow @zeptocares being shady with China copies? By the way, their customer device agent on the phone said there’s nothing they could do. Full scam. We needed one quick for a shoot. They charged us 50k.” The …

Vir Das calls out delivery app over alleged Rs 50,000 Apple Watch scam

Vir Das calls out delivery app over alleged Rs 50,000 Apple Watch scam

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Comedian and actor Vir Das recently called out quick-commerce platform Zepto on social media after alleging that he received a counterfeit Apple Watch despite paying around Rs 50,000 for the device. Sharing photos and videos online, Das questioned the authenticity of the product. The company has responded to his query and initiated an inquiry. Vir Das slams delivery app According to Vir Das, he ordered an Apple Watch, but what he received appeared to be a fake. Taking to his Instagram, Das shared a picture of the watch and revealed how he got scammed. He wrote, “Okay. Am I wrong, or is @zeptonow running a China scam? Needed an Apple Watch quickly for a shoot. Paid full price. This showed up. Do all Apple Watches look like this? Please tell. I’ve never used one. @zeptostoresofficial @kaivalyavohra.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Amid Rs 370 biryani row, Vir Das evokes ‘Two Indias’: ‘Call out threats to women domestically’ | Bollywood News

Amid Rs 370 biryani row, Vir Das evokes ‘Two Indias’: ‘Call out threats to women domestically’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 12, 2026 01:44 PM IST Pranit More’s show, where he gave a platform to a man named Himanshu Jangra who told the story of coercing a woman into physical intimacy after he bought a biryani costing Rs 370 for her, has been receiving a lot of backlash in the last few days. Many female content creators and comedians have expressed their disgust at the show, and have also criticised Pranit for actively encouraging the audience member, and later rewarding him with a prize money of Rs 5,000. Now, Vir Das has also shared his opinion on the matter, and while doing so, he also brought up how he was severely criticised when he brought up women’s safety at his ‘Two Indias’ monologue at the Kennedy Center in 2021. Vir took to his Instagram stories and shared, “Guys. The mainstream media is REALLY concerned about women’s safety. They want you to be concerned too. Unless you mention it on foreign soil, then they’re concerned about you being anti-national. So keep in mind, …

Vir Das unveils cast for psychological horror film ‘Baara Number’

Vir Das unveils cast for psychological horror film ‘Baara Number’

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Mumbai, Actor-comedian-filmmaker Vir Das has roped in Sheeba Chaddha, Arunoday Singh, Ahsaas Channa and Atul Kulkarni, among others, for his next directorial venture “Baara Number”, a found-footage psychological horror film. Vir Das unveils cast for psychological horror film ‘Baara Number’ Das made his directorial debut earlier this year with the spy comedy “Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos” earlier this year. For the new project, he will once again collaborate with “Happy Patel” co-director Kavi Shastri, who will serve as a creative producer. Das will also lead the film’s cast that also includes Niharika Lyra Dutt, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Suhail Nayyar, Puja Sarup and Naveen Kaushik, according to a press release. “What made this project especially exciting was bringing together a group of actors whose work I’ve admired for years. Sheeba, Atul, Arunoday, Shriya, Ahsaas, Niharika, Suhail and Naveen each bring a distinct energy, intelligence and authenticity to the film. “Horror works best when audiences believe every moment is real, and this ensemble has elevated the material beyond anything I imagined when we first started writing it,” Das …